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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,277.64, 1,204,179.18 and 277,597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,277.64, 1,204,179.18 and 277,597 is: 416,140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,277.64 : 1,204,179.18 = 277,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,277.64/1,204,179.18 = 277,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,277.64x = 1,204,179.18 × 277,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,277.64x = 334,276,527,830.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,276,527,830.46/803,277.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,140.71

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